Obituaries Honoring Lives in Jarratt, VA
Agnes J. Wolosuk
Apr 4, 2019
Agnes J. Wolosuk, 88, of Yale, widow of Nick Wolosuk, Sr., passed away Thursday, April 4, 2019. She is survived by two daughters, Gloria Warnick and Rene Williams (Kenny); three sons, Nick Wolosuk, Jr. (Linda), Thomas Lee Wolosuk (Joanne) and Ricky Wolosuk; eighteen grandchildren; nineteen great-grandchildren; a brother, Joseph Joyner (Joyce); four sisters, Katherine (Zane), Florence, Mary (Billy) and...
Helen Harvey Bass
Apr 2, 2019
Helen Harvey Bass, 93, of Skippers, widow of Walter F. Bass, passed away Tuesday, April 2, 2019. She is survived by her son, Clarence E. Bass of Skippers, VA; two daughters, Gail B. Veliky and husband, Wayne of Jarratt, VA and Joanne B. Callaway and husband, Larry of Powhatan, VA; five grandchildren, Shannon Phelps and husband, Chad of Jarratt,...
Ada King Newsome
Apr 2, 2019
Ada King Newsome, 92, widow of Moses L. Newsome, gained her angel wings Tuesday, April 2, 2019. She now is with her Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ and has joined her loved ones that left her behind. She was preceded in death a brother, Edward King; and sisters Amelia Harris She is survived by son, Howard Boney and wife,...
Laura Barnes Velvin
Mar 23, 2019
Laura Barnes Velvin, 98, of Jarratt, passed away Saturday, March 23, 2019. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Edward Velvin and her two sons, James Venable “J.V.” Velvin and wife, Charlotte, and Lawrence Everett Velvin; She is survived by three grandchildren, James T. Velvin (Christy), Randy Dean Velvin (Jeannie) and Andrea Velvin (Jason Williams); step-grandchildren, Scott...
George P. Hardin
Mar 17, 2019
George P. Hardin, 54, of Sussex, passed away Sunday, March 17, 2019. He was preceded in death by a brother, Charles Wesley Hardin. He is survived by two sons, Charles P. and Seth Hardin (Daisy); two daughters, Rachel Temple and Taylor Jones (Deon); five grandchildren, Jade Hardin, Scarlet Hardin, and Kaylee, Natalie and Jonas Temple; his parents, Karla and...
Phyllis I. Davis
Mar 13, 2019
Phyllis I. Davis, 89, of Emporia, widow of Homer Davis, died Wednesday, March 13, 2019. She is survived by her daughter, Alice Whitby and husband, Jesse; her son, Tommy Cooper; seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; three brothers, Glen Cash, Bill Cash and Roy Cash and numerous nieces and nephews. . The family will receive friends 6-8 p.m. Thursday, March 14...
Gregg Winfield
Mar 10, 2019
Gregg Winfield, 52, of Carson, passed away Sunday, March 10, 2019. He was the son of the late Wright and Mildred Winfield and was also preceded in death by a sister, Diane Poole. Gregg was a member of Stony Creek Fire Department where he had served as chief for nine years. Mr. Winfield is survived by his wife, Sonya...
Michael Wayne Moore
Mar 10, 2019
Michael Wayne Moore, 50, of Emporia, passed away Sunday, March 10, 2019. He was preceded in death by his father, Louis Sanford Moore, Jr.; grandparents, Louis Sanford Moore, Sr. and Ruby Moore and Willie Fajna and Pearl Wrenn Fajna; Aunts, Patsy Moore, Barbara Moore Jones and husband, Russell; Mary Poarch; Lorraine Norwood and husband, Sonny, and uncles, Linwood “Squirrel”...
John Wayne O'Berry
Mar 9, 2019
Mr. John Wayne O’Berry, 73, of Jarratt, died Saturday, March 9, 2019. He was preceded in death by his wife, Marlene O’Berry, son, John Wayne O’Berry, II.; daughter, Amy O’Berry; grandson, John Madison Lynch; brother, William O’Berry and sister, Mildred King. Mr. O’Berry is survived by his wife, Ruth O’Berry; son, Greg O’Berry and wife, Sharon; daughter, Susan Harrison...
Frederick T. Bare
Feb 23, 2019
Frederick T. Bare, 80, of Emporia, died Saturday, February 23, 2019. He is survived by his wife, Wilma W. Bare; two sons, Gary Bare and Fred W. Bare and two nieces, Judy Hall and Tessie Allen. A graveside memorial service will be held 2 p.m. Friday, March 1 at the Cobb-Whitehead Family Cemetery in Southampton County.
Gerald Roberson
Feb 23, 2019
Gerald Roberson, 88, of Emporia, passed away Saturday, February 23, 2019. He was preceded in death by a brother, Graham Roberson. Mr. Roberson is survived by his wife, DeEtte Roberson; son, Jerry Allen Roberson (Melissa); daughters, Kippa Hladky (Randy) and Gail Hayner (Terry); grandson, Sammy Fields (Jenny) and sister, Doris Sumner. The funeral service will be held 2 p.m....
Brandon Keith Simmons
Feb 19, 2019
Brandon Keith Simmons, 29, died Tuesday, February 19, 2019. He is survived by his mother, Kendra Tomlinson (Barry Edwards); his father, Billy Simmons; brothers, Josh Simmons, Jason Simmons, and Christopher Tomlinson; sister, Emily Simmons; paternal grandmother, Grace Clark; a very special cousin and friend, Heather Malone; uncle, Randy Stainback (Melanie) and a number of other uncles and extended family....
Mary Jane B. Phillips
Feb 14, 2019
Mary Jane B. Phillips, 80, of Emporia, widow of Linwood N. Phillips, died Thursday, February 14, 2019. She was preceded in death by a son, Linwood “Buck” Phillips, Jr. Mrs. Phillips is survived by a son, Kevin Scott “Scotty” Phillips; six grandchildren, Staci Phillips (Jason), Stephen Phillips (Christy), Heather Phillips, Amber Thompson, (Brandon), Kailee Phillips and J. R. Phillips;...
Luther Gene Allen
Feb 11, 2019
Mr. Luther Gene Allen, 77, passed away Monday, February 11, 2019. He was the son of the late Charlie W. and Mary P. Allen and was also preceded in death by a sister-in-law, Teresa Allen. A loving son, brother and uncle, he had a longtime career repairing guitars and retired as owner of Gene’s Music. He is survived by...
Esther Allen
Jan 30, 2019
Esther Allen, 81, of Emporia, widow of Bubba Allen, passed away Wednesday, January 30, 2019. She is survived by a special friend, Bob Morris; son, Lawrence Allen, Jr.; daughter, Marilyn Lagiglia and husband, Rick; granddaughter, Brandy Ogburn and husband, Eddie; grandson, Jamie Willis and wife, Marcie; great-grandchildren; Dylan, E. J. and Jackson Ogburn and Aidan Willis and numerous nieces...
Benjamin T. "Bubba' Grizzard
Jan 24, 2019
Benjamin “Bubba’ T. Grizzard, Sr., 82, passed away Thursday, January 24, 2019. He was preceded in death by a son, Timothy Grizzard; longtime devoted companion, Teny Jones; and brothers, Earl, Elmer, Pete and Frank Grizzard. Mr. Grizzard is survived by three sons, John Grizzard (Angela), Benjamin Grizzard, Jr. (Rose), and Kenneth Grizzard; two daughters, Tammy Butler and Kathy Anne...
William G. Batte
Jan 21, 2019
Another from the Greatest Generation has passed: Jan 21, 2019, William G. Batte, Sr., Ph.D., at age 91 in Williamsburg, VA, following a brief illness. Known to his friends while growing up in Jarratt, VA, as "Billy-Gid", and otherwise known as William or Bill to others, he was an accomplished pianist and musician from an early age. William organized...
Louise Harrell "Bootsie" Grant
Jan 15, 2019
Louise Harrell “Bootsie” Grant, 93, of Jarratt, passed away Tuesday, January 15, 2019. She was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, J. Linwood Grant and her brother, Edward “Pete” Harrell. Mrs. Grant taught fourth grade for 41 years with the Sussex County School System and she considered all of her students “her babies”. She was a...
Wayne E. Wilson
Jan 11, 2019
Wayne E. Wilson, 53, passed away Friday, January 11, 2018. He was preceded in death by a grandson, Stryker Cole Wilson, Special Father, Willis Ray “Punk” Walton and his brother, Charles Wilson. Wayne leaves behind to celebrate his life: his wife of 37 years, Melanie; daughter, Ashley; son, Anthony (Rachel); granddaughter, Camilla; Special Mother, Shirly Walton; sister-in-law, Melinda Greene...
Carlton A. Rae
Jan 5, 2019
Carlton A. Rae, 73, of Jarratt, passed away Saturday, January 5, 2019. He was the son of the late John M. and Dorothy H. Rae and was also preceded in death by an infant daughter, Tracy Diane Rae; sister, Ann Harrison and two brothers, Jackie “Goose” Rae and Howard Rae. Carlton is survived by his devoted companion, Sue Maitland;...
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